Dental Assistant Kensington, New South Wales

Bupa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Staff benefits program

Gym and spa discounts

Job summary

Bupa Dental Kensington is seeking a friendly and motivated Dental Assistant to support safe, high-quality dental care. The role involves chair-side assistance, maintaining infection control, sterilising equipment, and preparing treatment rooms for patient care.

Experience is preferred, with Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded. A supportive environment with ongoing learning opportunities and career pathways is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Dental Assistant or a genuine willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded).
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with infection control standards, BDC procedures, and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical procedures and patient care.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilisation of equipment.
• Keep treatment rooms clean, prepared, and ready for patient care.
• Support appointment scheduling with an organised, reliable approach.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Chair-side support

Infection control

Administrative skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Kensington

Employment Type: 1x Permanent Part Time opportunity and 1xCasualopportunity available

Practice Details: Chairs: 3 | About us

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of this job is.

To support the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes. The Dental Assistant assists with clinical procedures, maintains infection control standards, ensures equipment is properly sterilised, and keeps treatment rooms clean, organised, and ready for patient care.

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or a genuine willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded).
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with infection control standards, BDC procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling, with a reliable, accountable approach to work and service quality standards.

Why you’ll love it?

• We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
• With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.
• Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.